Lincolnshire pub owner launches bid to buy Lincoln knight

A pub owner is hoping to raise enough money to buy a Lincoln knight for Ruskington

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A Lincolnshire community are clubbing together in the hope they can raise enough cash to buy one of the Lincoln knight statues.

It comes following an an idea from the landlady of the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Ruskington to try and raise enough money to bid for a statue so it can be displayed as a public art piece in the centre of the village.

The knights are on display in Lincoln as part of a trail. They will then be auctioned to raise money for the Nomad Trust to help homeless people.

Landlady Sarah Tong said: "It's something different for us and the money will be going to the Nomad Trust so it's for a good cause.

"We're not sure how much it's going to cost but the Lincoln Baron's went for between £3,000 and £11,000 - if we can get a knight then it's a bonus and if not the charity benefits."